Pharma Grade Palmitic Acid Powder from Japan
Pharmaceutical grade palmitic acid powder meets USP/EP standards with <0.1% impurities, classified under HTS 2915.70.0110 as pure saturated monocarboxylic acid. Used as excipient in tablet formulations and emulsion stabilizers in injectables.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include Drug Master File (DMF) reference and GMP certificate for pharma imports
• Heavy metal content (<10ppm) and microbial limits must be documented for CBP review
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg; pharma grade typically requires smaller, controlled containers